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Wednesday 17 June 2026

PM vows to pass on economic relief after regional normalcy returns

PM vows to pass on economic relief after regional normalcy returns

Heavy rains lash KP, twin cities as heatwave breaks

Heavy rains lash KP, twin cities as heatwave breaks

Shehbaz, Bilawal discuss budget, Sindh projects and regional situation

Shehbaz, Bilawal discuss budget, Sindh projects and regional situation

Balochistan presents Rs1.089tr budget with focus on health, education

Balochistan presents Rs1.089tr budget with focus on health, education

Sindh unveils Rs3.56tr budget with no new taxes, 7pc salary hike

Sindh unveils Rs3.56tr budget with no new taxes, 7pc salary hike

Iran warns Israel of ‘harsh response’ over Lebanon strikes

Iran warns Israel of ‘harsh response’ over Lebanon strikes

Dar, Egyptian FM discuss US-Iran deal ahead of MoU signing

Dar, Egyptian FM discuss US-Iran deal ahead of MoU signing

Karachi on high alert as PMD forecasts dust storm and rain

Karachi on high alert as PMD forecasts dust storm and rain

Karachi transporters to stage strike against e-challan system tomorrow

Karachi transporters to stage strike against e-challan system tomorrow

Pakistan facilitating repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals via Karachi: Dar

Pakistan facilitating repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals via Karachi: Dar

Trump warns of 'dropping bombs' if Iran doesn't 'behave'

Trump warns of 'dropping bombs' if Iran doesn't 'behave'

G7 leaders welcome US-Iran deal; call for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon

Pakistan extends ban on Indian flights until July 24

Pakistan extends ban on Indian flights until July 24

Major federal cabinet reshuffle on cards, key ministries may see changes

Major federal cabinet reshuffle on cards, key ministries may see changes

$300bn private fund to rebuild Iran outlined in peace framework

$300bn private fund to rebuild Iran outlined in peace framework

Cockroach Janta Party holds protest in New Delhi

Cockroach Janta Party holds protest in New Delhi

Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with prayers and animal sacrifice

Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with prayers and animal sacrifice

Muslim pilgrims gather at mount of Mercy on Arafat plain during annual Hajj

Muslim pilgrims gather at mount of Mercy on Arafat plain during annual Hajj

Inside operation keeping millions of Hajj pilgrims safe

Inside operation keeping millions of Hajj pilgrims safe

Answering the call: Hajj 2026

Answering the call: Hajj 2026

Style from the Cannes red carpet

Style from the Cannes red carpet

US President Trump visits China

US President Trump visits China

Met Gala 2026 in New York City

Met Gala 2026 in New York City

Shakira lights up Rio: Inside the 2 million crowd spectacle

Shakira lights up Rio: Inside the 2 million crowd spectacle

King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit

Khamenei’s funeral procession to pass through Iraq's holy cities before burial in Mashhad

Khamenei’s funeral procession to pass through Iraq's holy cities before burial in Mashhad

Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran?

Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran?

Zidane Iqbal becomes first player of Pakistani heritage to play World Cup

Zidane Iqbal becomes first player of Pakistani heritage to play World Cup

Life & Style

Momina Iqbal sends legal notice to Allama Nasir Madni

Momina Iqbal sends legal notice to Allama Nasir Madni

EU rules out mandate to keep video games playable, seeks voluntary code

EU rules out mandate to keep video games playable, seeks voluntary code

Netflix to adapt BookTok hit 'Icebreaker' into TV series

Netflix to adapt BookTok hit 'Icebreaker' into TV series

Bonnie Tyler out of coma after emergency surgery, remains in intensive care

Bonnie Tyler out of coma after emergency surgery, remains in intensive care

Indian TV actress Sanchita Ugale found dead at Mumbai residence

Indian TV actress Sanchita Ugale found dead at Mumbai residence

US clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros

US clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros

Nora Fatehi opens FIFA World Cup in Toronto with homecoming performance

Nora Fatehi opens FIFA World Cup in Toronto with homecoming performance

Sports

Saudi Arabia unveils Wimbledon-style tennis centre in Qiddiya City

Saudi Arabia unveils Wimbledon-style tennis centre in Qiddiya City

Lionel Messi: Every World Cup match now feels like a bonus

Lionel Messi: Every World Cup match now feels like a bonus

Zidane Iqbal becomes first player of Pakistani heritage to play World Cup

Zidane Iqbal becomes first player of Pakistani heritage to play World Cup

Technology

US delays blacklisting DeepSeek, over 100 Chinese firms

US delays blacklisting DeepSeek, over 100 Chinese firms

SpaceX plans $60bn Cursor acquisition in major AI push

SpaceX plans $60bn Cursor acquisition in major AI push

Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's death

Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's death

Business

Electricity prices set to rise as CPPA seeks Rs0.82 per unit increase

Electricity prices set to rise as CPPA seeks Rs0.82 per unit increase

Pakistan posts $459 million current account surplus in May

Pakistan posts $459 million current account surplus in May

Oil slides on Iran supply prospects as traders wait on Warsh

Oil slides on Iran supply prospects as traders wait on Warsh

World

Trump warns of 'dropping bombs' if Iran doesn't 'behave'

Trump warns of 'dropping bombs' if Iran doesn't 'behave'

$300bn private fund to rebuild Iran outlined in peace framework

$300bn private fund to rebuild Iran outlined in peace framework

Key details emerge of US–Iran interim peace agreement

Key details emerge of US–Iran interim peace agreement

Health

EU supports ebola response with €493 million in vaccines, treatment and health aid

EU supports ebola response with €493 million in vaccines, treatment and health aid

Karachi reports another mpox case, city tally rises to 11

Karachi reports another mpox case, city tally rises to 11

Congo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected

Congo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected

Rabies claims another life in Larkana as Sindh death toll rises to 14

Rabies claims another life in Larkana as Sindh death toll rises to 14

Third child dies of measles in a week in Kandhkot as family blames health department neglect

Third child dies of measles in a week in Kandhkot as family blames health department neglect

Second flesh-eating screwworm case confirmed in Texas

Second flesh-eating screwworm case confirmed in Texas

US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases

US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases

Deadly screwworm parasite detected in Texas after six decades

Deadly screwworm parasite detected in Texas after six decades

US pushes ahead with Kenya Ebola facility despite court order

US pushes ahead with Kenya Ebola facility despite court order

WHO: 321 confirmed Ebola cases in DRC, 116 more suspected cases

WHO: 321 confirmed Ebola cases in DRC, 116 more suspected cases

Crime & Court

Hania died instantly from multiple bullet wounds, postmortem reveals

Hania died instantly from multiple bullet wounds, postmortem reveals

Over 100GB data recovered from drug suspect Anmol's phone

Over 100GB data recovered from drug suspect Anmol's phone

Four children drown in pond in Changa Manga forest

Four children drown in pond in Changa Manga forest

Five terrorists killed in CTD operation in Attock

Five terrorists killed in CTD operation in Attock

Environment

Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool

Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool

Karachi on high alert as PMD forecasts dust storm and rain

Karachi on high alert as PMD forecasts dust storm and rain

Karachi to see cloudy skies with chances of light rain and drizzle

Karachi to see cloudy skies with chances of light rain and drizzle

Punjab issues alert for rain, thunderstorms and hail across province

Punjab issues alert for rain, thunderstorms and hail across province

Opinion

Key features of federal budget FY27

Key features of federal budget FY27

US-Iran peace deal: Thank you, Pakistan

US-Iran peace deal: Thank you, Pakistan

Federal budget: gives with one hand; takes away with the other

Federal budget: gives with one hand; takes away with the other

Budget FY27

Budget FY27

Economy being kept in an induced coma?

Economy being kept in an induced coma?

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Pakistan makes the World Cup ball — even if it can't qualify for the tournament

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Rs200 prize bond results for June 15, 2026 draw announced, see full list here

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US-Iran peace deal: Thank you, Pakistan

US-Iran peace deal: Thank you, Pakistan

Iran draw with New Zealand amid protests and political tension at World Cup opener

Iran draw with New Zealand amid protests and political tension at World Cup opener

Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars

Cape Verde frustrate Spain on stunning World Cup debut as Vozinha stars

Programs

Spot Light with Munizae Jahangir

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Rubaroo with Shaukat Piracha

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